Effects of parity on productive, reproductive, metabolic and hormonal responses of Holstein cows

Morales-Piñeyrúa, Jéssica Tatiana; Fariña, Santiago; Mendoza, Alejandro

doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.01.017

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“…The results of our study show that 12.88% higher concentration of progesterone in milk was evaluated in primiparous cows. The results of our study show that multiparous cattle had a lower progesterone concentration, which coincides with the findings of Pineyrua et al [ 17 ], who found that the mean concentrations of postpartum mP4 were different between multiparous and primiparous cattle. Pineyrua et al [ 17 ] and Caixeta et al [ 18 ] reported limited data to support our hypothesis that metabolic and hormonal changes during the first 4 weeks of lactation possess negative carryover effects on the reproductive performance of Holstein and Jersey dairy cattle later in the lactation period.…”

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“…The results of our study show that multiparous cattle had a lower progesterone concentration, which coincides with the findings of Pineyrua et al [ 17 ], who found that the mean concentrations of postpartum mP4 were different between multiparous and primiparous cattle. Pineyrua et al [ 17 ] and Caixeta et al [ 18 ] reported limited data to support our hypothesis that metabolic and hormonal changes during the first 4 weeks of lactation possess negative carryover effects on the reproductive performance of Holstein and Jersey dairy cattle later in the lactation period. The higher mP4 levels in primiparous cows than in multiparous cows were expected, as a higher milk yield in multiparous cows would be associated with greater dry matter intake and, consequently, accelerated metabolic clearance of mP4, decreasing its peripheral concentrations.…”

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Dynamic Changes in Progesterone Concentration in Cows’ Milk Determined by the At-Line Milk Analysis System Herd NavigatorTM

Antanaitis

Malašauskienė

Televičius

et al. 2020

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The aim of the current instant study was to evaluate relative at-line milk progesterone dynamic changes according to parity and status of reproduction and to estimate the relationship with productivity in dairy cows by at-line milk analysis system Herd NavigatorTM. According to the progesterone assay, experimental animals were divided into three periods: postpartum, after insemination, and pregnancy. In the first stage of the postpartum period, progesterone levels in milk were monitored every 5 days. This period of reproductive cycle recovery was followed for 30 days (days 0–29). The second stage of the postpartum period (30–65 days) lasted until cows were inseminated. In the period (0–45 days) after cow insemination, progesterone levels were distributed according to whether or not cows became pregnant. For milk progesterone detection, the fully automated real-time progesterone analyzer Herd NavigatorTM (Lattec I/S, Hillerød, Denmark) was used in combination with a DeLaval milking robot (DeLaval Inc., Tumba, Sweden). We found that an at-line progesterone concentration is related to different parities, reproductive statuses, and milk yield of cows: the 12.88% higher concentration of progesterone in milk was evaluated in primiparous cows. The average milk yield in non-pregnant primiparous cows was 4.64% higher, and in non-pregnant multiparous cows 6.87% higher than in pregnant cows. Pregnancy success in cows can be predicted 11–15 days after insemination, when a significant increase in progesterone is observed in the group of pregnant cows.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Dynamic Changes in Progesterone Concentration in Cows’ Milk Determined by the At-Line Milk Analysis System Herd NavigatorTM

Antanaitis

Malašauskienė

Televičius

et al. 2020

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“…This effect is similar to multiparous cows and it is more likely to happen in primiparous cows: Roche et al (2009) [10] suggested that it is easier for primiparous cows to reach the optimal BCS and have better results in their metabolic and hormonal profiles than multiparous cows. Due to different nutrient partitioning, these cows have a high requirement to maintain good appetite and DMI for continued body growth and development [9,31], leading to a uniform BCS during calving. Moreover, these cows do not go through the drying milk stage and avoid stress caused by changes in feed structure.…”

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“…Parity is a well-known risk factor for disease: Multiparous cows are more likely to develop ketosis and hypocalcemia [5,6]; the evolution of metabolic profiles in healthy and sick cows during the periparturient period varies according to parity [7]. Studies have found that primiparous cows have higher concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-I, lower concentrations of BHBA throughout periparturient, and higher concentrations of leptin; these differences are associated with significantly lower milk production and body condition scores [8,9]. These results suggest that the management of primiparous cows during the periparturient period should be different.…”

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Effects of Body Condition Score Changes During Peripartum on the Postpartum Health and Production Performance of Primiparous Dairy Cows

Wang

Huo

Sun

et al. 2019

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This is a prospective observational study that evaluates the effects of body condition score (BCS) changes in primiparous Holstein cows during peripartum on their NEFA and BHBA concentrations, hormone levels, postpartum health, and production performance. The cows under study (n = 213) were assessed to determine their BCS (5-point scale; 0.25-point increment) once a week during the whole peripartum by the same researchers; backfat was used for corrections. Blood samples were collected 21 and 7 days before calving and 7, 21, and 35 days after calving, and were assayed for NEFA, BHBA, growth hormone (GH), insulin, leptin, and adiponectin concentrations. The incidence of disease and milk yield were recorded until 84 days after calving. Cows were classified according to their BCS changes during peripartum as follows: Those that gained BCS (G; ΔBCS ≥ 0.25), maintained BCS (M; ΔBCS = 0–0.25), or lost BCS (L; ΔBCS ≥ 0.5). The BCS at −21 days and at 7, 14, and 21 days were different (p < 0.01), but trended toward uniformity in all groups at calving. The L group had higher NEFA and BHBA concentrations and hormone levels (p < 0.01) than the M and G groups at 21 and 35 days after calving, and had a higher incidence of uterine and metabolic diseases; however, there were no differences in production performance between the various groups. In conclusion, a lower BCS in primiparous cows during peripartum influences the NEFA and BHBA concentrations, hormone levels, and occurrence of health problems postpartum. The postpartum effects of BCS changes appear prior to calving.

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“…A constraint upon the use of chickpea in lactating ruminants is the high percentage of rumen-degradable protein [16,17]. During early lactation, a dietary level of rumen-degradable protein exceeding the amount required from rumen bacteria, along with a negative energy balance (EB), can affect fertility including the length of postpartum anestrus, especially in primiparous cows wherein additional growth requirements can influence the severity of EB [18,19]. The few studies available on the inclusion of chickpea in the diet for lactating ruminants were largely confined to measurements of milk production [20][21][22].…”

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Effects of Chickpea in Substitution of Soybean Meal on Milk Production, Blood Profile and Reproductive Response of Primiparous Buffaloes in Early Lactation

Serrapica

Masucci

Romano

et al. 2020

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Simple Summary: Currently, the protein needs of lactating buffaloes are mainly covered by soybean derivatives produced predominantly overseas. In order to promote the use of locally produced protein sources, in this study we tested the effects of total replacement of soybean meal by using chickpea meal, a protein-rich legume well adapted to and traditionally grown in the Mediterranean area. We evaluated the effects of these two alternative protein sources on blood profile, reproductive response and milk traits in primiparous buffaloes in early lactation. Based on our findings, chickpea meal does not impair the productive and reproductive performances of primiparous dairy buffaloes. In addition, chickpeas may represent a good alternative protein source for organic farms as it is not at risk of contamination by genetically modified cultivars.Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the use of chickpea meal in substitution of soybean meal on plasma metabolites, reproductive response, milk yield and composition and milk coagulation traits of primiparous buffaloes in early lactation. Eighteen primiparous buffaloes were blocked by age, body weight and days in milk and equally allotted to two experimental groups from 10 to 100 days of lactation. The experimental diets consisted of the same forage integrated with two different isonitrogenous and isoenergetic concentrates containing either 210 g/kg of soybean meal or 371 g/kg chickpea. The use of chickpea meal had no negative effects on dry matter intake (p = 0.69), body condition score (p = 0.33) and milk yield (p = 0.15). Neither milk composition nor blood metabolites were influenced by dietary treatments (p > 0.05), but an increment of urea concentrations in milk (p < 0.05) and blood plasma (p < 0.001) were observed in buffaloes fed chickpeas. Moreover, no effect (p > 0.05) of the dietary treatment was highlighted on milk coagulation traits as well as buffalo reproductive responses. We concluded that soybean meal can be replaced by chickpea meal in the diet for primiparous dairy buffaloes in the early lactation period without impairing their productive and reproductive performance.

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Effects of parity on productive, reproductive, metabolic and hormonal responses of Holstein cows

Cited by 23 publications

References 39 publications

Dynamic Changes in Progesterone Concentration in Cows’ Milk Determined by the At-Line Milk Analysis System Herd NavigatorTM

Dynamic Changes in Progesterone Concentration in Cows’ Milk Determined by the At-Line Milk Analysis System Herd NavigatorTM

Effects of Body Condition Score Changes During Peripartum on the Postpartum Health and Production Performance of Primiparous Dairy Cows

Effects of Chickpea in Substitution of Soybean Meal on Milk Production, Blood Profile and Reproductive Response of Primiparous Buffaloes in Early Lactation

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